Heavy Cream vs. Bok Choy
Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Bok Choy
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
heavy cream
versus
bok choy
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heavy cream and bok choy:
- Both bok choy and heavy cream are high in Vitamin A and calcium.
- Bok choy has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.
- Bok choy is a great source of potassium.
- Bok choy is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Heavy cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, bok choy contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than bok choy.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Bok Choy (Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Heavy cream is high in calories and bok choy has 96% less calories than heavy cream - bok choy has 13 calories per 100 grams and heavy cream has 340 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, heavy cream is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to bok choy per calorie. Heavy cream has a macronutrient ratio of 3:3:94 and for bok choy, 39:53:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Heavy Cream | Bok Choy | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 53% |
| Fat | 94% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both bok choy and heavy cream are low in carbohydrates - bok choy has 2.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in bok choy are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in heavy cream comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Bok choy has more dietary fiber than heavy cream - bok choy has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and heavy cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bok choy and heavy cream contain similar amounts of sugar - bok choy has 1.2g of sugar per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bok choy and heavy cream contain similar amounts of protein - bok choy has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Heavy cream is high in saturated fat and bok choy has 100% less saturated fat than heavy cream - bok choy has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Bok choy has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and bok choy does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Bok choy has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and bok choy does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Bok choy is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 74 times more Vitamin C than heavy cream - bok choy has 45mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both bok choy and heavy cream are high in Vitamin A. Heavy cream has 84% more Vitamin A than bok choy - bok choy has 223ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than bok choy - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bok choy does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bok choy and heavy cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bok choy has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bok choy has 13 times more Vitamin K than heavy cream - bok choy has 45.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Heavy cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, bok choy contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both heavy cream and bok choy contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Heavy Cream | Bok Choy | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.495 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 66 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both bok choy and heavy cream are high in calcium. Bok choy has 59% more calcium than heavy cream - bok choy has 105mg of calcium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.
iron
Bok choy has 700% more iron than heavy cream - bok choy has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron.
potassium
Bok choy is a great source of potassium and it has 165% more potassium than heavy cream - bok choy has 252mg of potassium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 95mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Heavy Cream | Bok Choy | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 72 UG | 2681 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 40 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, heavy cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than bok choy per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Bok Choy | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.128 G | 0.055 G |
| EPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.157 G | 0.055 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, heavy cream has more linoleic acid than bok choy per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Bok Choy | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.039 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.294 G | 0.042 G |
| Total | 1.333 G | 0.042 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Bok Choy (Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw) .
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FAQ
Does bok choy or heavy cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Heavy cream is high in calories and bok choy has 100% less calories than heavy cream - bok choy has 13 calories in 100g and heavy cream has 340 calories.
Is bok choy or heavy cream better for protein?
Bok choy and heavy cream contain similar amounts of protein - bok choy has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of protein.
Does bok choy or heavy cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both bok choy and heavy cream are low in carbohydrates - bok choy has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bok choy are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in heavy cream comprise of 100% sugar.
Does bok choy or heavy cream contain more calcium?
Both bok choy and heavy cream are high in calcium. Bok choy has 60% more calcium than heavy cream - bok choy has 105mg of calcium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.